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Husqvarna SG13A, SG13, SG13/968999353 manual Adjusting the drive belt, Maintenance

Models: SG13/968999353 SG13A, SG13

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MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the drive belt

1.Remove the belt guard by removing the three acorn nuts and lockwashers on the front of the belt guard.

WARNING!

Prevent the engine from being started by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug.

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2.Check that the belt is properly tensioned by squeezing the belt together. It should be possible to squeeze the belt down about 1/4 - 3/8” (6 - 10 mm) from the original position.

3.Loosen screws holding cover plate to belt guard backing plate.

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	COVER PLATE
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4. Undo the four screws (A) on the cutting shroud.

5. Loosen the locking nuts (B) on the tension bolts.

6. Turn the tension bolts (C) counter-clockwise to loosen the belt or clockwise to tighten it.

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Husqvarna SG13A, SG13, SG13/968999353 manual Adjusting the drive belt, Maintenance

Contents

SG13A/CE/968999239 SG13/968999353MANUAL NO. 539109280 REV. 03 12/01/05 Operator’s Manual2005 Husqvarna All Rights Reserved Printed Beatrice, Nebraska TABLE OF CONTENTS Stump Grinder SG13A Symbols and decalsSafety instructions MaintenanceGood service INTRODUCTIONCongratulations Insure your machineSYMBOLS AND DECALS Decals and machine-bound instructionsIMPORTANT INFORMATION Location of decals Translation of instructionsDecal Important information DecalSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General useIMPORTANT INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine runningIMPORTANT INFORMATION Preparations SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSClear the work area before beginning work Use appropriate equipmentOperating SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMovement/Transport StorageChildren SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFuel system SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMaintenance Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cableSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Personal equipmentSET-UP Equipment set-up9. Remove air cleaner and double wire clamp from engine. Figure SET-UP18. Reattach air cleaner to engine SET-UPCONTROLS PresentationMain components and operating controls Engine ThrottleCONTROLS Starter Starter handleFuel valve Choke controlSpark plug MufflerOil dipstick Oil drainageDo not bind the bar to the handle It is there for your safety Fuel tankFueling Centrifugal clutchOn/Off Engine switch on the panel Adjustment bar for the handleBrake NEVER operate a machine with a defective brakeEngine switch on the engine OPERATIONStarting the engine Fuel valveEngine switch on the handle Dead man’s grip barStarter handle OPERATIONEngine switch Normal shutdownShutdown in emergency situations BrakeBefore you start OPERATIONUsing your stump grinder DISENGAGE 4. Set engine switch on handlebar to ONOPERATION 1. Place the cutting blade near the top front edge of the tree stumpOPERATION 5. Tilt the machine on its wheels, lifting the cuttingIMPORTANT INFORMATION 18. Shut off the machine when you are done Operating on hillsTransport OPERATIONMAINTENANCE Maintenance scheduleNo service operations may be performed on the engine or unit unless The machine is securely parked where it will not tip or begin rollingCleaning the cyclone filter Exercise care when reassembling to avoid damaging anythingMake sure the air channel ends up in the proper position MAINTENANCEReplacing the air filter DO NOT wash the paper filter. DO NOT oil the paper filterMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATIONCleaning the sludge reservoir Idle adjustmentRisk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Perform the adjustment outdoors MAINTENANCEIgnition system Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engineMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAdjusting the drive belt MAINTENANCEDisassembling and reassembling the blade, pockets and teeth L = Left mounting R = Right mountingEnsure that the tooth cutters are turned in the cutting direction MAINTENANCERemoving and refitting the wheels MAINTENANCEAdjusting the brake Cleaning and washingTwo minute rule MAINTENANCELUBRICATION 8011-276chg1. Engine oil Checking the engine’s oil levelLUBRICATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION2. Right wheel 3. Throttle cableLUBRICATION TROUBLESHOOTING SymptomCause ActionProblem Possible solutionsTROUBLESHOOTING Clutch is worn - replace shoes and springs, and/or clutch bearingsService STORAGEWinter storage TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONSModel SG13AWIRING DIAGRAM SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery serviceSERVICE JOURNAL ActionDate, stamp, signature